March 2021 • Macworld 103

W

e’ve heard rumours

for about a year or so

that Apple is on the

verge of launching

some products with Mini LED

display technology. It could come

to MacBooks, iPads, iMacs – really

anything with a display, though it’s

unlikely to ever end up in Apple Watch

or iPhone (which use OLED displays).

Apple may start using a new backlight technology this year. Here’s

what Mini LED is all about. Jason Cross reports

What is a Mini LED display

and why do you want it?

What is a Mini LED display and

what will it do for you? This short

explanation may help you understand

why this technology can be such a big

step forward for Apple’s products.

A BETTER BACKLIT LCD

To understand Mini LED, you first

have to know the basics of how

a traditional backlit LCD works.

March 2021 • Macworld 103

W

e’ve heard rumours

for about a year or so

that Apple is on the

verge of launching

some products with Mini LED

display technology. It could come

to MacBooks, iPads, iMacs – really

anything with a display, though it’s

unlikely to ever end up in Apple Watch

or iPhone (which use OLED displays).

Apple may start using a new backlight technology this year. Here’s

what Mini LED is all about. Jason Cross reports

What is a Mini LED display

and why do you want it?

What is a Mini LED display and

what will it do for you? This short

explanation may help you understand

why this technology can be such a big

step forward for Apple’s products.

A BETTER BACKLIT LCD

To understand Mini LED, you first

have to know the basics of how

a traditional backlit LCD works.